Journey Together Home Care Agency

02/28/2026

🚨 Is It Just Forgetfulness… or Something More? 🧠💭

When headlines talk about dementia, it’s easy to scroll past — until it touches someone you love.

Dementia symptoms don’t always start with big, obvious memory loss. Sometimes it’s subtle confusion, personality changes, repeating stories, missed appointments, or struggling with familiar tasks. And too often, families brush it off as “just getting older.”

Early understanding = early support.
Early diagnosis = better planning.
Early action = more quality time. ❤️

Knowing the signs empowers you to ask questions, seek medical guidance, and put a care plan in place before a crisis happens.

Dementia doesn’t just affect memory — it affects safety, emotions, decision-making, and independence.

At Journey Together Home Care Agency, we believe education is protection. The more you understand, the more confidently you can advocate for your loved one.

✨ Don’t wait for an emergency.
📞 Start the conversation.
📝 Schedule an evaluation.
🤝 Build a support team early.

Because protecting their dignity starts with being informed.

CALL NOW, to schedule a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧!

✨Premium services offered: Grief & Caregiver Coaching.

📍Fort Wayne | Marion | Kokomo
📞 260-633-9994

➰With a Grateful Heart & Service,
Coach Asia Clayton, CNA, MA
Founder & Caregiver Advocate

⬇️⬇️⬇️𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚♥️𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬♥️𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚♥️𝙏𝙖𝙜⬇️⬇️⬇️

People with Alzheimer’s usually start to show symptoms and then begin a smooth, gradual decline until death. As the patient loses more and more brain cells, their mental abilities start to falter. Symptoms of Alzheimer's begin with forgetfulness, personality changes, irritability, less empathy, apathy or more anxiety, suspicion and paranoia. They lose the ability to perform routine tasks, like driving safely, cooking, using the telephone or managing finances. Later they lose the ability to dress and use the bathroom. In the terminal stage, they lose the capacity to eat and swallow.

Remember that people who have early dementia aren’t trying to be difficult. They can’t help their perplexing behavior. They may not be consciously aware that they have changed. Or they may be acutely aware of the changes, and actively trying to hide them.

Diagnosing dementia is always problematic. Learn more at www.drlizgeriatrics.com

02/27/2026

This broke my heart. I’m so glad she got help. 🙏🏾

02/27/2026

✨ Living with a chronic condition can feel overwhelming… but no one should have to manage it alone.

At Journey Together Home Care Agency, we provide compassionate, personalized in-home support designed to help you or your loved one live safely, confidently, and comfortably at home.

From medication reminders and monitoring daily changes to assisting with personal care, mobility, and companionship — our caregivers are there every step of the way.

Because managing a diagnosis is easier when someone is walking the journey with you. 🤍

Let us help you create a care plan that brings peace of mind to the whole family.

CALL NOW, to schedule a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧!

✨Premium services offered: Grief & Caregiver Coaching.

📍Fort Wayne | Marion | Kokomo
📞 260-633-9994

➰With a Grateful Heart & Service,
Coach Asia Clayton, CNA, MA
Founder & Caregiver Advocate

⬇️⬇️⬇️𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚♥️𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬♥️𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚♥️𝙏𝙖𝙜⬇️⬇️⬇️

02/27/2026

Clean, dry skin is important for the health and well-being of all people; particularly the elderly, sick, or disabled, due to a higher risk of open wounds and infections.

➰Journey Together Home Care Agency provides high quality care effective to support each individual and their family’s tailored needs; all in the comfort and convenience wherever you call home.

CALL NOW, to schedule a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧!

✨Premium services offered: Grief & Caregiver Coaching.

📍Fort Wayne | Marion | Kokomo
📞 260-633-9994

➰With a Grateful Heart & Service,
Coach Asia Clayton, CNA, MA
Founder & Caregiver Advocate

⬇️⬇️⬇️𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚♥️𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬♥️𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚♥️𝙏𝙖𝙜⬇️⬇️⬇️

02/27/2026

This really touched my heart. 🥹🙏🏾
Wow! Community. Unconditional kindness.

An 81-year-old Memphis woman named Christine Marshall, affectionately known as "Momma," found herself staying in her car in the driveway after her home on South Parkway West fell into severe disrepair and became unlivable.

In July 2025, her story touched the community, and nearly $80,000 was raised through a GoFundMe campaign set up by her son. That's when a local contractor volunteered to build her a brand-new home from the ground up using donated resources. As of February 2026, the new home is nearly complete, and builders are expecting her to move in sometime in March. She expressed feeling grateful and blessed by the kindness shown.

Community kindness changes lives. Generosity builds hope and homes. Gratitude shines through every act of support.

(Photo: Christine Marshall)

02/26/2026

Wow! She is a true definition of legacy. 👏🏾

She survived history — and lived to demand justice. 🖤✊🏾

Meet Viola Fletcher, also known as Mother Fletcher — the oldest known living survivor of the Tulsa race massacre.

💔 She lived through the destruction of Black Wall Street.
🏛️ 100 years later, she testified before Congress, calling for reparations.
🎂 On May 10, she turned 111 years old.

She is memory. She is truth. She is resilience.

02/26/2026

Do you agree or disagree with Eddie Murphy’s opinion about funerals? ⚰️⚱️

Eddie Murphy says I paid for countless funerals and tombstones for family, friends and mentors including my brother Charlie Murphy, Red Foxx, Rick James but never attended the funerals himself. Eddie thinks that people shouldn't have funerals and the ritual is too much. Thoughts?

02/26/2026

Don’t wait for an emergency to make decisions for you. ❤️

Plan ahead. Breathe easier. Stay in control.

With Journey Together Home Care Agency, you can create a care plan before a crisis happens — helping prevent unnecessary ER visits, reducing stress, and easing the burden on family caregivers.

Because the best care decisions aren’t made in panic… they’re made in peace. ✨

Your loved one deserves comfort.
Your family deserves support.
And you deserve reassurance knowing you planned ahead.

Let’s walk this journey together. 🤝💙

📞 260-633-9994 Contact us today to start planning with confidence.

02/26/2026

How cool, right?! 😍

True hospitality is about more than just providing a service—it’s about creating meaningful experiences. When a waiter at the Ritz-Carlton Dubai noticed a wheelchair-bound couple, he alerted maintenance, and within moments, the hotel built a wooden walkway to create a special dining experience for them. This small yet profound gesture illustrates the power of attentiveness, empathy, and a desire to make every guest feel valued, regardless of their circumstances.

In life, we often encounter situations where the world is not perfectly accommodating. But it’s in these moments that we have the opportunity to step in and make a difference. By listening, observing, and responding with kindness, we can create spaces where everyone feels included, respected, and cherished. The Ritz-Carlton’s thoughtful action serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of making people feel seen and heard.

This story is an invitation to all of us to think about how we can go above and beyond to create welcoming, inclusive experiences for those around us. It reminds us that love, kindness, and thoughtfulness are the true hallmarks of hospitality and human connection.

How can you make someone’s day a little brighter today? Let’s share our ideas below. 💖✨

02/26/2026

💜 Caregivers carry so much — and rarely get thanked.

They show up daily with strength, patience, and compassion… even when they’re exhausted.

A simple, “I see you,” can mean everything. 💐

Tag a caregiver who deserves appreciation today.👇🏾

“I became the caregiver, the cook, and the nurse. I was exhausted. It became so overwhelming that I had no time to be alone with my thoughts or feelings without worrying about what was going on with her. These are some of the ways that my family kept me going and made me feel that I did the right thing by taking care of her." — Andrea Gibbs

Click here to read Andrea’s blog, 5 Ways to Show Appreciation for a Caregiver: https://go.ihi.org/4tHNoj7

02/26/2026

⁉️Do you have questions about what services and resources private duty care that comes to you offers besides excellent 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 …

✔️Bathing/Hygiene/Grooming/Toileting
✔️Compassionate Companionship
✔️Meal Planning & Preparation
✔️Medication Reminders
✔️Range of Motion Exercise Activities
✔️Social Connectedness from Arts & Crafts
✔️Household Chores
✔️Safe Mobility/Transfers/Repositioning
✔️Special Requests for Respite & Hospice

✨Premium services offered: Grief & Caregiver Coaching.

📍Fort Wayne | Marion | Kokomo
📞 260-633-9994

➰With a Grateful Heart & Service,
Coach Asia Clayton, CNA, MA
Founder & Caregiver Advocate

⬇️⬇️⬇️𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚♥️𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬♥️𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚♥️𝙏𝙖𝙜⬇️⬇️⬇️

02/25/2026

🎶✨ What if staying “young” starts with a playlist and a paintbrush?

Studies reveal that playing music and engaging in creative hobbies may help your brain stay younger, longer. 🧠💡

Here’s what that really means…

Caregiving isn’t just about medications and meals.

It’s about stimulation. Joy. Connection.

Journey Together Home Care Agency’s caregiver can:

🎵 Turn on favorite songs that spark memory and movement
🎨 Encourage painting, knitting, puzzles, journaling, or crafts
🗣️ Create meaningful conversation around music and shared stories
🧩 Keep the mind active with gentle, engaging activities

The right caregiver doesn’t just assist — they activate.

If your loved one is slowing down mentally or emotionally, don’t wait for decline to accelerate. Proactive engagement can protect cognitive health and improve quality of life.

Let’s help our seniors age with rhythm, color, and purpose. 💜

Reach out today to learn how compassionate caregivers can support brain health at home.

📞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟔𝟎-𝟔𝟑𝟑-𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟒

Engaging in activities that challenge the mind and body over many years may help the brain resist some effects of aging. In one study, older adults who had played music for decades showed brain activity patterns more like those of younger adults when tested on sound recognition tasks in noisy environments. Their brains did not need to activate extra areas to keep up, suggesting that decades of practice helped preserve efficient brain organisation. Musicians’ brains stayed streamlined rather than recruiting extra regions to compensate, a pattern often seen in normal aging as the brain works harder to perform basic tasks.

Scientists describe this benefit in terms of “cognitive reserve,” a kind of resilience built by long term mental training and experience. Activities like learning an instrument, dancing, or other creative pursuits engage multiple brain systems at once, including hearing, movement, timing and planning. These systems are also involved in everyday skills such as understanding speech in complex environments, which tends to decline with age unless well supported by strong neural networks.

While starting a hobby later in life is not a guaranteed way to reverse aging, evidence suggests that consistent mental engagement can strengthen brain networks and maintain more youthful patterns of activity. The idea aligns with broader research showing that lifelong learning and creative practice are linked with healthier brain aging and may slow the pace of age related cognitive changes.

Research Paper 📄
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3003247